Shading the twinkle
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Astronomical researchers have confirmed the existence of planets outside the solar system through the use of a cutting-edge telescope mounted with nulling interferometer. The device is capable of detecting objects as little as 0.2 arc second.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
Usage, Innovations, Telescope, Telescopes, Discovery and exploration, Planets, Interferometers
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
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A new eye opens on the Cosmos
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The planning and construction of the mammoth Gemini North obseravtory on the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii's Big Island is described.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Hawaii, Observatories, Astronomical observatories, Mauna Kea
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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